Winnebago had lost seven straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 8-20 to make it eight. They lost 14-0 to the Lena-Winslow Panthers. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 10-4 to the Panthers when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Lena-Winslow, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games.
For Lena-Winslow's part, not much got past Luke Madigan, who gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks to keep Winnebago off the board. Madigan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Miles Mahon was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Cohen Weegens was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Winnebago is taking a road trip to challenge Rockford Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Royal Lions will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lena-Winslow, they will welcome Warren/Stockton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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